Customer Stories

Using Wood-Mizer machines, forester Moritz Rott is building a thriving sawmilling business on his family farm in Klein Breese, Germany, producing custom timber from regional oak logs for local customers.

The beautiful timber-framed house of Lisa and Michael Hof is situated right by a busy country road that winds through a small village near Arnsberg, Germany. Nowadays, it’s rare to see children playing outside. This makes their home stand out even more, as a group of children can often be seen playing in the yard, just like in the old days—without smartphones and gadgets—unaware of time, without TikTok or Instagram.

In the commune of Mălin, Suceava County—where the forests of Romania reveal their full richness—lies a remarkable story of perseverance, technological progress, and unwavering trust in quality. Ionică Ștefănoaia, the driving force behind Lăcusta Prodcom SRL, has spent years building a business that perfectly illustrates how Wood-Mizer technology can turn an entrepreneurial vision into reality.

The Bota family’s journey from livestock farming to running a modern woodworking business reflects the transformation of rural Romania over the past three decades. In the commune of Sadova, Suceava County, where the majestic Bukovina Mountains rise, lives a family whose story inspires ...

Wood-Mizer presents a new film featuring stories from Romania’s sustainable woodworkers. In Romania, forests are more than just a resource — they are part of the national identity. In the film OUR FOREST, those working in the sector emphasize that sustainable forestry, responsible harvesting, and modern technology offer a way to preserve forests while still benefiting from their economic and social value.

DJ Pallets, based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, operates Wood-Mizer equipment for recycling pallets and manufacturing custom pallets for clients across America. "I didn’t enter this business right away," explains Dan Ullmann, president of DJ Pallets. Dan sought assistance from Wood-Mizer experts. Together, they determined that the WM4500 industrial sawmill line would be the best fit for DJ Pallets ...

When most people think of Los Angeles, they picture the sun-drenched beaches, the glitz of Hollywood, or the sprawling urban landscape. However, for Jeff Perry, the city revealed itself as something more—a multi-layered ecosystem, where human life and nature are deeply intertwined.

Rotil Prest, a Romanian woodworking company, is on a mission to restore valuable timber resources for future generations, nestled in the heart of a country with centuries-old woodworking traditions. Located in Moldovita, Suceava County, amid the breathtaking landscapes of Bucovina, Rotil Prest has been in operation for over 30 years.

Kyle Snellenberger came up with the idea to turn a whole log into a stunning piece of furniture. He milled the log and crafted a one-of-a-kind reception desk, now proudly displayed in the lobby of a hotel in Louisiana, USA.

Salzburg, Austria—renowned for its majestic mountains, shimmering lakes, and vibrant forests—is the setting of a remarkable woodworking story. Nestled in this picturesque environment, Roman Franek, the owner of the “passt.at” carpentry workshop, shares his transformative experience with the Wood-Mizer WM1000 sawmill. This machine has elevated his craft and expanded his business.

Michael Huemer, a master sawyer in Abtenau, Austria, operates a stationary Wood-Mizer LT70 sawmill, efficiently handling diverse customer orders. Initially using an LT15, he upgraded to the LT70 for its hydraulic capabilities, enhancing efficiency and comfort. His operation, which is also equipped with accessory sawmilling machinery, focuses on long cuts, mainly for construction timber.

In the small village of Nowe Sioło, located in the southeast of Poland, Mr. Adam Marciniszyn has run a sawmill since 1998. The sawmill supplies high-quality construction timber to local customers and offers professional sawmilling services. The Marciniszyn Sawmill partnered with Wood-Mizer a few years ago ...

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Paul Gangloff went from electrician to sawyer, opening his own sawmilling business, Riverside Logging and Sawmill. Paul's new company developed and grew a long-standing family business and brought his family together.

17-year-old Max Smith has been learning the craft of sawing lumber on an entry-level manual sawmill. Recently, Max upgraded to a Wood-Mizer LT40 hydraulic portable sawmill and started his sawmill business in New Brunswick, Canada.

In timber processing, having the right tools can make all the difference. For Simon Radauer and his family-run tree care company, investing in the Wood-Mizer LT15WIDE sawmill has revolutionized their business. Focusing on handling large, valuable timber logs and construction wood, the Radauer family has turned a challenging market into a profitable venture.

Woodworker and sawmiller Joshua Swan has been building unique wooden boats for more than two decades in his workshop located on the beautiful shore of Lake Superior in Wisconsin, USA.

Using a small sawmill on your property can help save valuable timber and make life more exciting by filling your days with sawing.

Residing in Salida, Colorado, Parker Dunbar used his Wood-Mizer LT15 portable sawmill to create a brand-new yoga studio for his fiancé, Jillayne.

The 4th generation German farmer ventures into sawmilling with the LT70 sawmill, which lets him maintain the farm property and supply timber to the local community. With Wood-Mizer sawmilling equipment, farmers can diversify their operations and generate profit using local wood.

"Sawing wood with my Wood-Mizer sawmill is fun! It's relaxing and therapeutic," says Jon Scott, a sawmiller from New York, USA. Jon Scott became interested in carpentry and wood when he was 12 years old. "My high school didn't offer shop class, so I'm a self-taught woodworker."